Information Security Analyst

NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Ltd. in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is seeking an Information Security Incident Response Analyst. The role involves detecting threats, triaging security alerts, and coordinating incident response across global teams.

You will support security operations for production and development environments and contribute to continuous improvements in security controls. Ideal candidates have strong SIEM/EDR knowledge, experience with incident handling, and a solid understanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related.
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or equivalent preferred.
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or equivalent preferred.
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages prevention and resolution of security breaches and initiates incident and problem management processes.
• Performs access management activities according to policy.
• Implements security service audit schedules and tests access controls to identify weaknesses.
• Interacts with a global team of Cyber Security Analysts and specialists.

Skills

SIEM

EDR

Threat detection

Incident response

Network security

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS

GIAC GSEC / GCIA / GCIH

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

SIEM platforms

Job description

Information Security Analyst

Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Information Security Incident Response Analyst is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for detecting and monitoring escalated threats and suspicious activity affecting the organization's technology domain (servers, networks, appliances and all infrastructure supporting production applications for the enterprise, as well as development environments). This role supports the work of technical staff from various business areas as well as third-party technical experts. The Information Security Incident Response Analyst uses their technical competencies of systems and automated mechanisms to detect unauthorized activity on company information assets.

Key responsibilities:

• Manages the prevention and resolution of security breaches and ensure incident and problem management processes are initiated.
• Performs access management activities according to the policy.
• Implements and discusses security service audit schedules, review access authorisation and perform the required access controls and testing to identify security weaknesses.
• Interacts with a global team of Cyber Security Analysts and specialists.
• Manages 1st level triaging of security alerts, events, and notifications.
• Manages notification of internal and/or external teams according to agreed alert priority levels, and escalation trees.
• Communicates status of response, resolution and final root cause analysis to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Follows and updates established and/or ad-hoc processes and work instructions and create procedures where deficiencies are identified.
• Logs, manages and coordinates service requests through to resolution including the identification, isolation, resolution and escalation of IT infrastructure faults.
• Maintains an understanding of current and emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Strong understanding of End Point Protection Software.
• Strong understanding of Enterprise Detection and Response software.
• Strong knowledge of technological advances within the information security arena.
• Strong understanding of inter-relationships in an overall system or process.
• Strong knowledge of information security management and policies.
• Strong understanding risk management principles and frameworks is crucial for prioritizing and addressing security incidents.
• Strong understanding of the organisation's business operations, goals, and objectives enables the analyst to align incident response efforts with the broader business strategy.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and end-users, as well as working with cross-functional teams during incident response.
• Ability to think critically, analyze information, and solve medium to complex problems.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or related preferred.
• SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or equivalent preferred.
• SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or equivalent preferred.
• SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent preferred.

Required experience:

• Seasoned experience in a Technology Information Security Industry.
• Seasoned experience or knowledge of SIEM and IPS technologies.
• Seasoned experience with Wireshark or tcpdump to identify normal and abnormal/malicious traffic patterns and behaviors.

Workplace type : Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.